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QJEEM24Chb1bf: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM24Chb1bf Solution: Given below are two statements : Statement I : Piciric acid is…
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Piciric acid is 2,4,6 - trinitrotoluene.
Statement II : Phenol - 2,4 - disulphonic acid is treated with Conc. to get picric acid.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Multiple Choice Options
- A Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- B Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- C Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- D Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Statement I is incorrect, and Statement II is correct.
The correct name for picric acid is 2,4,6-trinitrophenol, not 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene. Meanwhile, phenol-2,4-disulphonic acid, when treated with concentrated nitric acid ( ), results in the formation of picric acid.
Thus, the most appropriate option is :
Option A
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.